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The Closet Factory Franchise

Installer of custom closets, entertainment centers, pantries and shelving for offices and garages

John LaBarbera founded The Closet Factory in a small industrial space in Los Angeles in 1983. The company started out with six employees customizing closets, offices, garages and pantries, and now has more than 100 employees at its Los Angeles headquarters. There are also 11 other factories around the world.

The Closet Factory works with homeowners, contractors and interior decorators, installing closets, entertainment centers, pantries and shelves for offices and garages.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a The Closet Factory franchise?

Total Investment: $200,000-$300,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $46,500
Royalty Fee: 5.75%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: $7K

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Franchise History

When did the first The Closet Factory open? 1983
When did The Closet Factory start franchising? 1986

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	75	2	4	15
2004	87	0	9	24
2003	81	0	9	27
2002	81	0	9	27
2001	81	0	9	27

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

People skills

• Home Repair & Renovation Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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